Antigo Area Weekend ActivitiesSome last-minute Halloween fun, a look ahead to a major historical society project, and the opening of Antigo Community Theaters fall production, combined with the Salvation Army Christmas campaign kick-off, are among the highlights of a busy weekend ahead.

There will also be an outstanding raptor education event in Rothschild.

A look at events, taken from the advertising columns, follows.

HALLOWEEN FUN

Lil Hummers, Highways A and TT, Pearson, will hold its annual Halloween party on Saturday from 6 to 10 p.m. There will be music with Backwoods Karaoke from 6 to 10 p.m. with prizes for best costumes at 10 p.m.

MAKING HISTORY

The Langlade County Historical Society will unveil a major museum project at its annual banquet and business meeting on Sunday beginning at 1 p.m. at Timber Haven in Polar.

The reservation date for the luncheon buffet is passed, but the public can still stop by at 2 p.m. for a presentation on the museum renovation plans, which include several phases that will focus on new lighting, heating and ventilation and a variety of renovations that will make the Carnegie library building completely handicapped accessible.

PEACE GALA

Peace Lutheran Church will present its seventh annual Shine the Light of Peace Christmas gala one week from today, on Friday, Nov. 10, 6 to 10 p.m.

There will be gourmet hors doeuvres and specialty cheeses along with silent and live auctions featuring beautifully decorated Christmas trees and wreaths featuring a vintage Christmas.

Tickets are $25 each and are available at the school office, Karls Transport, Volm Companies corporate office and the Antigo/Langlade County Chamber of Commerce.

THEATER

Antigo Community Theater will present The Wizard of Oz starting tonight in the Volm Theater at the high school.

The curtain will rise at 7:30 p.m. today and Saturday with a matinee at 2 p.m. on Sunday. It returns to the stage next Thursday through Saturday at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under, or purchase an Oz package featuring two adult and two childrens tickets for $25. They will be available at the door or in advance at Neves Floors to Go, Furniture and Mattress Gallery.

The Salvation Army will also kick off its fund-raising campaign at the musical, selling $25 bucket passes for the holiday season. As an added incentive, City Gas will match the first 100 bucket passes that are sold.

Hors doeuvres are planned from 5 to 6:30 p.m. with a REGI program at 6:45 p.m. The silent auction will end at 8 p.m. There will be live entertainment by Art Stevenson and High Water from 8:30 to 11 p.m.

Tickets for the entire evening are $40, or $25 for entertainment only, from 6:30 to 11 p.m. They will be available at the door. A cash bar will operate all night.

For tickets or to sponsor, visit raptoreducationgroup.org/hawktales or call 715 623-2503.

MOVIES

Now showing at The Palace Twin Theater are A Bad Moms Christmas, rated R, and Thor:Ragnarok, rated PG.13.

For showtimes, go with www.antigotheatre.com, Facebook Palace Theater or check the movie line at 715 627-0222.

SPORTS

The United Way of Langlade County is holding a drawing to win 10 seats in a row for the Green Bay Packers versus Tampa Bay Buccaneers football game Sunday, Dec. 3 at Lambeau Field. Transportation is included along with $500 in cash. The drawing will be held on Friday, Nov. 17 at 3 Sisters Cafe at Aspirus Langlade Hospital. Tickets are $20 each or six for $100 and may be purchased at CoVantage Credit Union, Inlanta Mortgage, Wagner Shell, Heartbreakers, North Star Lanes, Vickie and the Vets, Melody Mill or Ricks 45 Roadhouse. They are also available from any United Way board member.

SALES

North Central Sales Auctions LLC will conduct a sale at the living estate of George Stilen, W10412 Byers Rd., Deerbrook, on Saturday starting at 10:30 a.m. Personal property and real estate will all be sold.

FLU CLINICS

Its the time of year to think about flu and pneumonia immunizations.

Lakeside Market plans a flu clinic in Birnamwood on Nov. 13, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Matsche Center.

The Langlade County Health Department is offering flu shots at area schools. The schedule includes White Lake, Nov. 8; and Pleasant View, Nov. 10.

OTHER EVENTS

The Langlade County Historical Society Museum has switched to winter hours. It is open Thursday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The complex includes the Carnegie library building, Deleglise Cabin and 440 locomotive and caboose. It is located at 404 Superior St.

The White Lake Area Historical Society operates the Depot Museum and Historical Center in White Lake. Winter hours are Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., or by appointment.

Aspirus Langlade Hospital LeRoyer Hospice & Palliative Care will present Soul Injury, a 90-minute webinar with a powerful message about unmourned grief and unforgiven guilt, on Wednesday, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m, at the Palace Theater. The focus on soul injury symptoms commonly experienced by people with PTSD.Aspirus Heart & Vascular will host a free seminar on living with Atrial Fibrillation on Wednesday, 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the large conference room at the hospital. Learn about the news procedures, most effective medication, non-surgical and surgical solutions and how to reduce the risk of stroke. To register, call 800-847-4607.

Get involved and help save a life. Aspirus Langlade Hospital, in conjunction with the Blood Center of Northcentral Wisconsin, will conduct a blood drive on Monday, 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., in the hospital conference room. Call the blood center toll-free at 1-866-566-5900 to schedule an appointment or for more information, walk-in donors are always welcome.

The Timberwolves Detachment of the Marine Corps League will hold a Marine Corps birthday dinner on Monday beginning at 5 p.m. at Swartzendrubers Supper Club. Marines and friends are cordially invited.

Antigo Area Weekend ActivitiesSome last-minute Halloween fun, a look ahead to a major historical society project, and the opening of Antigo Community Theaters fall production, combined with the Salvation Army Christmas campaign kick-off, are among the highlights of a busy weekend ahead.

There will also be an outstanding raptor education event in Rothschild.

A look at events, taken from the advertising columns, follows.

HALLOWEEN FUN

Lil Hummers, Highways A and TT, Pearson, will hold its annual Halloween party on Saturday from 6 to 10 p.m. There will be music with Backwoods Karaoke from 6 to 10 p.m. with prizes for best costumes at 10 p.m.

MAKING HISTORY

The Langlade County Historical Society will unveil a major museum project at its annual banquet and business meeting on Sunday beginning at 1 p.m. at Timber Haven in Polar.

The reservation date for the luncheon buffet is passed, but the public can still stop by at 2 p.m. for a presentation on the museum renovation plans, which include several phases that will focus on new lighting, heating and ventilation and a variety of renovations that will make the Carnegie library building completely handicapped accessible.

PEACE GALA

Peace Lutheran Church will present its seventh annual Shine the Light of Peace Christmas gala one week from today, on Friday, Nov. 10, 6 to 10 p.m.

There will be gourmet hors doeuvres and specialty cheeses along with silent and live auctions featuring beautifully decorated Christmas trees and wreaths featuring a vintage Christmas.

Tickets are $25 each and are available at the school office, Karls Transport, Volm Companies corporate office and the Antigo/Langlade County Chamber of Commerce.

THEATER

Antigo Community Theater will present The Wizard of Oz starting tonight in the Volm Theater at the high school.

The curtain will rise at 7:30 p.m. today and Saturday with a matinee at 2 p.m. on Sunday. It returns to the stage next Thursday through Saturday at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under, or purchase an Oz package featuring two adult and two childrens tickets for $25. They will be available at the door or in advance at Neves Floors to Go, Furniture and Mattress Gallery.

The Salvation Army will also kick off its fund-raising campaign at the musical, selling $25 bucket passes for the holiday season. As an added incentive, City Gas will match the first 100 bucket passes that are sold.

Hors doeuvres are planned from 5 to 6:30 p.m. with a REGI program at 6:45 p.m. The silent auction will end at 8 p.m. There will be live entertainment by Art Stevenson and High Water from 8:30 to 11 p.m.

Tickets for the entire evening are $40, or $25 for entertainment only, from 6:30 to 11 p.m. They will be available at the door. A cash bar will operate all night.

For tickets or to sponsor, visit raptoreducationgroup.org/hawktales or call 715 623-2503.

MOVIES

Now showing at The Palace Twin Theater are A Bad Moms Christmas, rated R, and Thor:Ragnarok, rated PG.13.

For showtimes, go with www.antigotheatre.com, Facebook Palace Theater or check the movie line at 715 627-0222.

SPORTS

The United Way of Langlade County is holding a drawing to win 10 seats in a row for the Green Bay Packers versus Tampa Bay Buccaneers football game Sunday, Dec. 3 at Lambeau Field. Transportation is included along with $500 in cash. The drawing will be held on Friday, Nov. 17 at 3 Sisters Cafe at Aspirus Langlade Hospital. Tickets are $20 each or six for $100 and may be purchased at CoVantage Credit Union, Inlanta Mortgage, Wagner Shell, Heartbreakers, North Star Lanes, Vickie and the Vets, Melody Mill or Ricks 45 Roadhouse. They are also available from any United Way board member.

SALES

North Central Sales Auctions LLC will conduct a sale at the living estate of George Stilen, W10412 Byers Rd., Deerbrook, on Saturday starting at 10:30 a.m. Personal property and real estate will all be sold.

FLU CLINICS

Its the time of year to think about flu and pneumonia immunizations.

Lakeside Market plans a flu clinic in Birnamwood on Nov. 13, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Matsche Center.

The Langlade County Health Department is offering flu shots at area schools. The schedule includes White Lake, Nov. 8; and Pleasant View, Nov. 10.

OTHER EVENTS

The Langlade County Historical Society Museum has switched to winter hours. It is open Thursday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The complex includes the Carnegie library building, Deleglise Cabin and 440 locomotive and caboose. It is located at 404 Superior St.

The White Lake Area Historical Society operates the Depot Museum and Historical Center in White Lake. Winter hours are Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., or by appointment.

Aspirus Langlade Hospital LeRoyer Hospice & Palliative Care will present Soul Injury, a 90-minute webinar with a powerful message about unmourned grief and unforgiven guilt, on Wednesday, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m, at the Palace Theater. The focus on soul injury symptoms commonly experienced by people with PTSD.Aspirus Heart & Vascular will host a free seminar on living with Atrial Fibrillation on Wednesday, 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the large conference room at the hospital. Learn about the news procedures, most effective medication, non-surgical and surgical solutions and how to reduce the risk of stroke. To register, call 800-847-4607.

Get involved and help save a life. Aspirus Langlade Hospital, in conjunction with the Blood Center of Northcentral Wisconsin, will conduct a blood drive on Monday, 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., in the hospital conference room. Call the blood center toll-free at 1-866-566-5900 to schedule an appointment or for more information, walk-in donors are always welcome.

The Timberwolves Detachment of the Marine Corps League will hold a Marine Corps birthday dinner on Monday beginning at 5 p.m. at Swartzendrubers Supper Club. Marines and friends are cordially invited.